Deputy Speaker, the National Freedom Party supports the names that have been shortlisted. They have the necessary qualifications, credentials and competencies. The Pan South African Language Board has a duty to promote and create conditions for the development and the use of all languages including the Khoi, the Nama, the San and Sign languages. The board has a duty to encourage research which contributes to the promotion of multilingualism in South Africa. Language promotes cultures, customs, traditions, values, norms, music and the way of life of various people.